Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali has inadvertently become a key figure in the latest phase of Italy's ongoing probe into illegal online betting, but Mail Sport understands he is not facing any further punishment.
Reports from Corriere della Sera in Italy claim that 12 more players, including several current and former Serie A stars, have been named in a new investigation by the Milan prosecutor's office – with investigators said to have been led to them through analysis of Tonali's phone.
The probe is examining alleged betting activity between December 2021 and October 2023, but crucially, there is no suggestion at this stage that the individuals involved gambled on football matches.